Supreme Court upholds Waters-Pierce fine and ousters Texas
The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a Texas court ruling fining Waters-Pierce Oil Co. 1,623,900 dollars and canceling its Texas permit. The decision also upheld receiver Robert J. Eckhart's appointment, rejecting the federal court's nomination of C. B. Dorchester. The case cites due process and interstate commerce concerns in a long anti trust dispute with Standard Oil.
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Supreme Court of the United States
State Courte of
Téxas
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
St. Louis
Texas
Robert J. Eckhart
C. B. Dorchester
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
United States
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Third Judicial District of Texas
Justice Day
Texas Court
J. D. Johnoon
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Associated Press
Death Roll in Rio Grande Wreck Remains Uncertain
The Dor sero Rio Grande wreck death toll is unclear after eighty four hours with the number possibly twenty or twenty three. Traffic resumed and wreck debris burned. Ten victims belonged to two families traveling to Mesa County. John Williams and his entire family from Clarks Nebraska died except one boy Hughie.
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Rio Grande
Dorsero
Mesa County
John Williams
Clarks
Neb
Hughie
Williams
Face Beautifier Shoots Himself at Sea Cliff Inn
John M. Woodbury a practitioner in facial deformity correction died by suicide at Sea Cliff Inn Coney Island Monday. He was reportedly distressed by lawsuits from clients who alleged his treatments caused harm.
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John M. Woodbury
Sea Cliff
Coney Island
Woodbury
Foraker Denies Negro Story About Civil War Soldier Counsel
Senator J. B. Foraker issued a signed statement denying plans to become counsel for discharged Twenty-fifth Infantry Negro soldiers after his senate retirement. He says the report is false and he would not accept such employment if offered. Both Foraker and Bishop Johnson deny knowledge of any fund to defend Brownsville soldiers.
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Foraker
J. B. Foraker
Senate
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Senator Foraker
Bishop Johnson
Brownsville
Moyer Loses Suit Against Peabody
Monday decision dismisses former Western Federation of Miners president Moyer's damage suit against former Colorado governor Peabody over imprisonment on the governor's orders regarding his alleged involvement in the 1904 Telluride riots.
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Moyer
Peabody
Supreme Court of the United States
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Telluride
Colo
Black Hand Plotters Arrested After Stump Offer
Eight alleged blackhand men who instructed Rosa Vannacci of Monongahala Pa to place 400 dollars in a hollow stump were captured Monday by county detectives as the group appeared to collect the money. They were jailed.
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Rosa Vannacci
Monongahela
Could Not Shake It Off James W. Clay Kidney Cure Ad
James W. Clay of 666 W Fayette St Baltimore Maryland reports chronic kidney trouble since the Civil War. He says Dean's Kidney Pills gave relief after three boxes and no recurrence in five years. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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James W. Clay
W. Fayette St
Baltimore
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Wag Suggests Elderberries for Oldbird Under Berry Decor
The speaker comments that Miss Oldbird should stand under elderberries rather than mistletoe berries, arguing for a different seasonal framing.
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Wag
Miss Oldbird
Mix For Rheumatism Promises Cure With Whiskey Tonic
A claimed home remedy advocates mixing half a pint of whiskey with Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound, taken in tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime. The ad notes ingredients are available at any drug store and simple to prepare at home.
I Shall Marry A Woman Who Will Be My Equal
The bachelor says if he marries he will choose a partner he can treat as his equal. The married man warns that a woman who would accept such treatment would not be worth having around the house.
Toledo onion market cures catarrh claim
An advertising offer from F. J. Wens & Co. Toledo Ohio promotes a catarrh cure made from onion sales. It claims the product acts on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Circulation and testimonials requested.
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the & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Wens & Co
Dane Peman
Absent Minded Alderman Seeks Willow Street Arc Light
Lynn Massachusetts Alderman asks what happened to his past order seeking an arc light on Willow Street. City clerk reports the proposal was before the board almost a month earlier and that the alderman had voted against it.
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Lynn
Mass
Willow Street
Caria Baby Remedy Endorsed For Over 30 Years
Important note urging mothers to examine every bottle of Caria for infants and children. Ensure it bears the signature of in use for over 30 years. The kind you have always bought.
He's No Player Says Bronson About Golf Season
Bronson remarks the season is closed while Woodson questions why ending play prevents people from enjoying the game. Bronson argues players should go out and play rather than idle chatter.
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Bronson
Woodson
Folly of a Foolish Romance Cited in Quiet Exchange
A terse domestic exchange notes mutual reproach over affection with a playful jab about kissing the dog. The dialogue highlights a self aware, ironic view of their relationship and shared humor.
Fortunate musings and a dental ad echo 19th century humor
A collage of quips and a Pettit's Eye Salve advertisement appear in a Howard Bros. Buffalo NY issue. The eye salve touts a century of use for congestion and inflammation while the quotes reflect social wit about luck, language, and vanity in daily life.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Western Canada 1908 Wheat Crop Sets Historical Record
A Montreal summary notes Western Canada produced no less than 100 to 110 million bushels in 1908, with better quality and high prices. Rail traffic and banking activity rise as confidence and immigration flow stabilize. 1909 prospects are strong and Grand Trunk Pacific expansion looms. Cardston Alberta letter extols strong yields and ideal farming conditions.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk Pacific
Cardston
Alberta
Western Canada
Paradise
North America
Jones mocks millionaire tipping claim in bitter tirade
A writer named Jones decries a millionaire who allegedly tipped a waiter a nickel, raising a sarcastic public protest. The remark targets perceived tipping nuisances and reflects editorial satire.
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Jones
Would Sell His Chance Joke Dialogue
A humorous exchange where a patriotic gentleman tells a boy every American boy can become president, echoing the British path to prime minister. The boy replies dryly that he would sell his chance for a dollar.
Quiet Old-Time Quip Roundup From Houston Post
A playful clipping notes a man boasting about his wife while recalling a remarked black eye from splitting wood. The item reflects humorous banter and social chatter about romantic declarations and everyday misadventures in Houston.
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Houston Post
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
PAZO Ointment guarantees cure for itching, blind, bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. Two million packages sold yearly. Also mentions foot care products and humorous quips about pets and recovery.
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Serek
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